Eco Button review

The Eco Button is a simple button that connects to a computer with a standard USB plug. When pressed, it puts the computer into a sleep mode so the computer uses less electricity than if it were on but it starts again much more quickly than if it was shut down. The computer returns to normal by pressing any key on the keyboard.

The manufacturer claims that the computer will only use 1.8W in this power-saving mode as opposed to more than 100W.

It costs £15, which is a little high given that the same power-saving mode can be access through the Windows Shutdown menu.

More information can be found at www.eco-button.com, including a calculator to work out how much money and CO2 emissions can be saved with the button.